Multifamily Matters

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, Dally Ward, the Owner and CEO of Forward Property Management Solutions... dives into the quiet warning signs that signal trouble long before the numbers slip, as Paul and guest Dally Ward unpack how over-reliance on occupancy, missed operational patterns, delayed decisions, and lack of clarity can quietly erode cash flow, team morale, and resident trust, and what experience...

A conversation with an influential leader in multifamily operations and a high-profile consultant for some of the biggest names in the industry. She is a Senior member of the NAAEI Faculty, a CAM and CAPS certified expert, and a frequent speaker on the national stage, the fabulous Kim Hurd, the Founder of Truly Hurd... exploring why NOI is a byproduct of human behavior, not spreadsheets, this episode challenges leaders to escape th...

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, the amazing Steve Wunch, a Multifamily Guru and national industry speaker… discussing why multifamily is a much smaller world than it seems, how resilience and professionalism during layoffs or tough exits can become a long-term career asset, why honesty does not require burning bridges, and how leaving with integrity and grace can lead to referrals, rehires, and unexpected...

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, the fabulous Dan Brisse Managing Partner with Granite Towers Equity Group... discussing how a two-time X Games gold medalist overcame the fear of financial instability after sports by leveraging multifamily real estate, unpacking the pillars of passive income, inflation hedging, and tax efficiency, while sharing real-world value-add case studies, capital-raising strategies,...

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, the awesome Ken Doble, Partner with Quantitive Realty Capital... discussing why effective AI use in property operations is not about mastering clever prompts but about letting AI refine the prompt for you, reverse-engineering proven work, building repeatable systems instead of one-off queries, applying a simple 3×3 filter to decide what should be automated, and even having ...

A conversation with a long-time multifamily industry veteran, the fabulous Stephanie Gubiotti, an Advisor with the Foundation for Innovation in Real Estate... discussing the real, on-the-ground realities of multifamily operations, why proptech and innovation often fail in practice, what actually works when people, process, and technology align, and how trust, lived experience, and responsible innovation are shaping a more sustainab...

A conversation with a long-time multifamily industry veteran, a multifamily industry consultant, the fabulous Stacey Hampton, Founder and Principal Consultant with Asset NOI Consulting... discussing why month-over-month collections beat occupancy and delinquency, how YTD turnover exposes “false positive” retention, the urgency of tracking not-ready vacant-not-leased, using applicant screening risk mix to curb bad debt, and comparin...

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, the awesome Liz Ayala, the Administrator, with Valley Village Retirement Community, and a fabulous supplier partner to the multifamily industry, Mo Hussein, the CEO of Balanced Asset Solutions... discussing how renters now expect empathetic same-day communication, the shift to empathy and proactive service, real results like noise and smoke monitoring cutting complaints by ...

A conversation with a longtime multifamily industry veteran, the host of the Change Makers podcast, the fabulous Katie Goar, the President of Quadel Consulting and Training... discussing the personal and societal costs of housing instability, how multifamily owners and operators can shift from a transaction mindset to building community and stability, and practical ways to create dignity, trust, and better outcomes for residents.

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A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran and industry thought leader, the amazing Ken Doble, the Founder of Quantitative Realty Capital... discussing how the "full but failing" mindset masks early signs of trouble like stagnant rents, aging rent rolls, and deferred maintenance, plus how lazy ownership, misaligned management, and poor leasing practices create a slow-motion collapse—and what it takes to reverse the s...

A conversation with a longtime multifamily industry veteran, a multifamily sales professional, and an industry consultant, the fabulous Katherine Maestas... discussing the training gap that teaches paperwork over persuasion, why leasing agents must think like salespeople, how managers shift from task oversight to true coaching, and the path to redesign training that lifts team performance and property results.

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A conversation with a longtime multifamily industry veteran and industry thought leader, the amazing Lori Snider, Director of People Operations with Redpeak… discussing what today’s multifamily managers need to succeed, how leaders can better support and grow them, and practical strategies to overcome roadblocks like a lack of time, planning, or alignment to ensure they continue developing into high-impact leaders.

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A conversation with a longtime multifamily industry veteran and a leading multifamily thought leader, the awesome John Griggs, the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Presidium… discussing capital constraints in today's financing climate, the domino effect of distress on deal flow and operations, municipal roadblocks to development, and why North Texas may outperform other metros despite ongoing challenges.

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